Full Stack JavaScript Developer (Node.js required)

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Digital Catapult is hiring an experienced JavaScript Developer responsible for the development and delivery of web solutions. This is a role for a full stack engineer with strong experience in web front end technologies. You will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of smaller web projects, working with UX and devops specialists as well as product managers. For larger projects you will work with a team including software engineers, data scientists and architects.

You should be experienced at creating responsive, secure and robust cross-platform web interfaces, working with APIs, managing build tools, testing frameworks and source control workflow, creating full stack solutions using primarily JavaScript and Node.js, but also working with other languages and frameworks, such as Wordpress themes and plugins.

Projects will be very varied and will range in duration from a few weeks to several months and you will be working on multiple projects simultaneously. You will be working on collaborative projects with start-ups, other national and international organisations, interested communities. Within this role you will gain exposure to many of the latest topics and technologies such as Blockchain and smart contracts, Internet of Things, Virtual and Augmented Reality.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

                                         Develop a variety of systems and web interfaces to support Digital Catapult projects. Recent examples have included registration and provisioning for a new experimental but high-profile low-power Internet of Things network, the front end for a "smart contract" blockchain service for games developers, and the Building Data Exchange, providing building performance data for architects and engineers.

                                         You will work closely with our UX, devops, product management, marketing and technologist teams, so clear communication, attention to detail and time management are important

                                         As we are a small team you’ll often need to take the engineering lead and provide creative input to find solutions. The work will include both high quality tested live applications as well as quick prototypes

                                         You will ensure that the websites and apps are designed and produced to a high standard, according to best practices for usability, performance and structure, and that code and systems are well documented and easy to manage

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Capabilities and Experience

                                         Strong experience with a variety of modern web development languages and frameworks including JavaScript, Node.js

                                         Expert in front end web development for desktop and mobile devices: HTML 5, CSS 3 / L4, JavaScript.

                                         Experience architecting data schemas across both SQL and NoSQL platforms

                                         Good software engineering skills: able to architect and structure projects, experience designing real-world REST APIs and microservices

                                         Proficient in developing and implementing responsive interfaces.

                                         Good command of JavaScript frameworks, including Angular.js, React.js, JQuery, Bootstrap, Foundation etc.

                                         Comfortable with the software lifecycle using git, front end build, testing and automation tools

                                         Experience working in an agile project management environment

                                         Able to perform basic server setup and maintenance on AWS; comfortable with Linux command line

                                         Proficient with front end performance and security with experience from higher traffic sites

                                         Familiar with devops automation and containerisation tools such as Chef, Ansible, Docker, Jenkins

Desired:

                                         Experience of WordPress custom theme and plugin development

Behavioural Competencies

                                         Outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

                                         Pro-active and self-confident, adaptable and able to cope with ambiguity, changing and evolving priorities whilst being able to identify new opportunities.

                                         Excellent analytical and reasoning skills

                                         Excellent problem solving and multi-tasking skills, with a creative and flexible attitude

                                         Very collaborative working style; desire and ability to share ideas

Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science or similar field desirable

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: Central London

Travel: Very little

To apply please click the APPLY button now.

Apply by 18th December!

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